South African mixed media artist Veronika Olivier explores the possibility of photographs on canvas. Her recent work combines photographs of children with mediums used in mixed media art. Her perception of these materials is compatible with her current subject of exploration – fantasy, magic & stories. Through the process of mixed media painting she creates story-like visual compositions, built upon layers of collage elements, dreamlike textures & paints, and striking imagery of her subject matter. Drawing inspiration from archetypal imagery with fantasy and storytelling references, she uses children with animals in most of her pieces. She explores the intersection of reality and fantasy by combining traditional art techniques, contempora